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Home Secretary Says She Has No Confidence In Police Boss After Maccabi Fan Ban
The Home Secretary has said she has lost confidence in the head of West Midlands Police following a “damning” review into the force’s decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa..
Appeal Over Kneecap Rappers Terror Case Begins At High Court
The Crown Prosecution Service’s bid to overturn the decision to throw out the terrorism case against rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh has begun at the High Court..
Police Chief Apologises For Error In Evidence Over Maccabi Football Fan Ban
West Midlands Police’s chief constable has apologised to MPs for giving them an error in evidence over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, as the Home Secretary is set to address Parliament..
Scientists Identify Small Changes People Can Make To Live Longer
Brisk walking for an extra five minutes a day can help reduce a person’s risk of death, a new study has found..
Scientists Confirm 2025 As Third Hottest Year On Record As Heat Surge Continues
Last year was globally the third warmest year on record, scientists confirmed as human activity drives the “unmistakable trend” towards a hotter climate..
Nearly One In Five Adults Have A Side Hustle
Nearly one in five people have an additional job or side hustle, research indicates..
Districts Warn Of Catastrophic Flooding Without Urgent Funding Boost
Vulnerable areas face “catastrophic flooding and economic devastation” without further Government funding for protections, councils have warned..
Manchester United Confirm Michael Carrick Appointment
Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United head coach on a deal until the end of the season..
Manchester United Confirm Michael Carrick Appointment
Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United head coach on a deal until the end of the season..
Cooper Summons Iranian Ambassador And Announces New Sanctions Amid Protests
Yvette Cooper has summoned the Iranian ambassador over the crackdown on protests in the country, as the Foreign Secretary announced new sanctions on the regime..
Home Office TikTok Posting Immigration Arrests Turning Raids Into Click Bait
A new Home Office TikTok account posting footage of deportations and arrests by immigration enforcement has been criticised as turning raids into “click-bait online entertainment”..
Lidl Opening Another 19 Stores In Move Creating Up To 640 Jobs
Up to 640 jobs are being created at discount retailer Lidl under plans to open 19 stores over the next eight weeks as it continues to ramp up expansion plans..
Regulator Concerned As 25000 Properties Still Without Water In Two Counties
The water watchdog says it is “concerned” as 25,000 properties remain affected by outages across Kent and Sussex..
BBC To File Motion To Dismiss Trump Lawsuit Over Panorama Edit
The BBC will take legal steps to have Donald Trump’s 10 billion dollar defamation lawsuit over a Panorama programme edit dismissed.
Lord Mandelson Apologises To Victims Of Jeffrey Epstein
Lord Peter Mandelson has offered an “unequivocal” apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
UK Medical Graduates To Be Prioritised For Training Places Under New Bill
Medical graduates from the UK and Ireland will be prioritised for training places under new legislation to be proposed by the Government..
Concorde 50p Coin Takes Off As Royal Mint Celebrates Supersonic Aircraft
A new 50p coin celebrating the speed and elegance of Concorde has been launched by the Royal Mint, marking 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight..
Aldi To Lift Pay For Store Workers From March
Aldi has unveiled plans to give its staff a pay rise in less than two months, ahead of an increase to the national minimum wage in April..
Macclesfield Rewarded With Home Tie Against Brentford In FA Cup Fourth Round
Macclesfield must upstage another Premier League side if they are to continue their fairytale FA Cup run after drawing Brentford in the fourth round..
Jessie Buckley And Stars Of Adolescence Enjoy Sparkling Night At Golden Globes
Irish star Jessie Buckley was named best actress in a drama and Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty continued Adolescence’s winning streak through awards season as they all secured gongs at the Golden Globes..



















